Request for Curriculum Vitae – Project Manager

Project: Enhancing Health Services Delivery Project

Reference #: MOHW 00000

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has embarked on a project designed to improve access to some critical services provided at public health facilities. This initiative builds on previous efforts to reduce wait time for services and is envisioned will result in shorter wait time for admissions as well as shorter hospital stays. The initiative is also set to reaffirm government’s commitment to the Abolition of User Fees in public health facilities.

Entitled “Enhancing Health Care Delivery Project”, the project will focus primarily on three (3) key areas impacting the health sector’s ability to respond timely to the health care needs of the population. The areas of focus are: (i) diagnostic radiology services (ii) elective surgeries and (iii) removal of social cases from hospitals.

Objective

The services of a Project Manager will be required to provide technical support to the Ministry of Health & Wellness in the coordination of this project to ensure timely and effective implementation. Responsibilities will involve working closely with the Technical Programme Advisor, the Regional Health Authorities (RHAs), private service providers and international development partners to determine and implement appropriate arrangements for the short-term outsourcing and subsequent reintegration of those services that are the primary focus of the project.

Qualifications & Experience

The Project Manager is required to possess, at minimum:

Post graduate degree (Masters) in Development Studies, Business Management, Business Administration or other relevant discipline.

At least 3 years’ experience working in Public Private Partnerships (PPP) arrangements would be an asset.

Certification in Project Management. Preferably PMP Certification would be an asset.

At least 3 years’ experience coordinating or managing development projects

Working knowledge of Government of Jamaica’s health regulations and policies.

Demonstrated experience working with multi-disciplinary teams

Excellent communication, facilitation and report writing skills

The detailed Terms of Reference can be accessed on MOHW’s website at www.moh.gov.jm. Enquiries regarding TOR should be emailed to ………………..

Expression of interest in the form of an application letter, CV and proposal must be submitted in person, via post or email, on or before Friday, 14 June 2019 at 3:00pm.

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